Act Out! podcast

This week:

Memorial Day got us thinking – some of the biggest issues facing our country are forgotten once the cameras switch off. But our ADD news cycle only makes us more vulnerable to repeat disasters like, for example, the Flint Michigan Water Crisis. So let's revisit Flint – not only for the sake of water but for the sake of the bigger picture of how our system let this happen, even pushed for it to happen – in Flint and elsewhere.

Next up, access to fresh water is becoming more and more dire and Nestle – wants to make sure your thirst doesn't get in the way of its profits.

And finally, a memorial look at the TPP, the People’s Impact Report and what’s next.

But first – strike the Flint.

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bit.ly/FlintDrop

foodandwaterwatch.org

flushthetpp.org

heartwood.org

This week:

we're foregoing some right brain poetry for left brain science – GMOs and the science of nature vs. the science of genetically engineering it.

Next up, Grayson Earle illuminates messages of socio-political change using technology and finally,

technology used for evil, inside the prison industrial complex. 

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Site List:

march-against-monsanto.com/

graysonearle.com

theilluminator.org/

grassrootsleadership.org

This week:

Break Free from fossil fuels, rebel against the fracking infrastructure, glean some inspiration from our European anti-corporate coup comrades and join the fight against lame ducks and their sneaky deals.

Finally, Raed Jarrar has lived our Middle East policy and is now working to change it.

But first, lunacy's loop: god and war.

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breakfree2016.org usa.breakfree2016.org beyondextremeenergy.org flushthetpp.org flushthetpp.org/nolameduck/

This past week, thousands of people marched and were arrested on the steps of the Capitol demanding that the people’s voice be heard; that we the people, not money, be the driving force of our government.

Democracy Spring organized a full week of actions - rallying, marching and risking arrest.

Democracy Awakening organized the final three days with teach-ins, panels, rallies and marches, wrapping up the events with hundreds arrested on the Capitol steps.

This video covers the whole week - the rallies, the marches, and several of the people involved in this strong show of people power vs. corporate rule. 

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Site List:

democracyspring.org

democracyawakening.org

citizen.org

99rise.org

movetoamend.org

rootstrikers.org

wolf-pac.com

This week:

3 things you gotta know and consider about the Panama Papers and no, it has nothing to do with Putin.

Then, we have a special interview with Joe Corre – anti-fracking activist in the UK that's using his celebrity to stand up to big oil, gas and capitalism.

But first, escape.

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talkfracking.org

This week:

The climate crisis IS a reproductive crisis. The founders of Conceivable Future talk to us about the intersectionality of parenthood and climate change.

Next up, the Drug War has wreaked decades of havoc in our country – but what about Latin America? School of the Americas Watch and the Peace, Life & Justice Caravan hi-light this southern path of destruction and invite you to join in the fight against both the drug war and the violent US-backed crusades in South America, Central America and Mexico.

Finally, let's get cozy and dissent.

But first, I'd need less money if I had some more...

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Site List:conceivablefuture.orgdemocracyspring.orgpeacelifejustice.orgsoaw.org/dissentmagazine.org

This week:

From marches to sit-ins to teach-ins and rallies – activism is in full swing and we're giving you the run down of what's coming up on the front lines.

Next, the mere fact that we have over half a million homeless on any given day in the richest country in the world is not only atrocious but absurd. Thankfully, individuals and communities are quite literally using tiny measures to make a difference.

And finally, there are a lot of corrupt 'n greedy crooks who should be doing time – and these inmates want to introduce them to you.

But first, Democracy Springs.

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Site List:

democracyspring.orgdemocracyawakening.orgbit.ly/TinyHouseStartprisonpolicy.orgthecapturedproject.comjeffgreenspan.comstopthepipeline.org

This week:

we're standing strong on the front lines – talking no new leases in new orleans, no new permits in Oregon, shutting down a drone air force base and playing whack-a-mole with Monsanto.

Then, from the front lines to the halls of international law, Polly Higgins lays out the parameters of ecocide law and how global change --- starts with a simple concept.

But first, a bit of spring inspired me to write this...

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nonewleases.org

bit.ly/NoNewLeases

shutdowncreech.blogspot.com

codepink.org

veteransforpeace.org

nevadadesertexperience.org

vcnv.org

losangelespeoplesmediadotorg.wordpress.com

beyondextremeenergy.org/

pollyhiggins.com

This week, spring is in the air and so is a renewed call for justice, peace and freedom. But before we get to the front lines, let's take a look at what it means to be an activist and what makes a social movement successful.

Next up, on the front lines – Code Pink wants you to stand up against the military industrial complex, and more precisely against the Saudi regime and the lobbying group, AIPAC.

And finally, we can't all live off-the-grid, but we can all make changes that loosen our strong ties to a consumerist, overly commodified lifestyle.

But first, I just gotta riff this right now.

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This week:

the Grand Canyon is so breathtaking and gorgeous that we just can't stand it any longer. Let's meet the 2 big plans to destroy this pristine beauty and what you can do about it.

Next up, Monsanto is poisoning people, that's nothing new. But after 4 decades. one measly clause in a house bill could wipe their legal slate clean.

And finally, Daniel Lee has occupied the streets, organized and appeared at rallies and actions for years. Now, he's taking that fight into a bid for political office.

But first, an ode to a stoic beauty.

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Site List:

savetheconfluence.com

grandcanyontrust.org

biologicaldiversity.org/action/alerts/

march-against-monsanto.com

danielwaynelee.com/